Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a paint painting by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1872 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This untitled painting from 1872 depicts a woman in a dark red sari with gold accents and jewelry.
Subject & Meaning
The woman stands barefoot indoors, holding a staff, and is adorned with earrings, a necklace, and bracelets, drawing attention to her figure against a plain, light-colored background.
Technique & Style
The painting is characterized by loose brushstrokes and soft shading, with warm colors, particularly the red and gold tones in the woman's clothing, suggesting a spontaneous execution.
History & Provenance
Originally part of the India Museum collection, the painting was transferred to another collection in 1879 and recorded in 1880 as part of a set of glazed frames containing drawings by J. Griffiths from the School of Art in Bombay.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
